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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.45, 214.78 and 140.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.45, 214.78 and 140.92 is: 212.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.45 : 214.78 = 140.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.45/214.78 = 140.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.45x = 214.78 × 140.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.45x = 30,266.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,266.80/142.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.47

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